About this tag
The tag 'unknown album' is used in discussions about Windows Media Player (WMP) failing to read or display MP3 metadata correctly. Users report that WMP shows 'Unknown Artist' and 'Unknown Album' for MP3 files, even after upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 or using Windows 7. Issues include missing album art, incorrect folder organization for ripped CDs, and differences between WMP versions on Windows 7 and Vista. Some users find that third-party extensions like WMP Tag Plus help with FLAC but not MP3 tags. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for restoring proper MP3 tag reading in WMP.
  1. Vamp898

    Windows 8 [SOLVED] WMP not reading MP3 Tags

    Hello There, this evening i upgraded my Windows 7 i used for Gaming to Windows 8.1 It only had 5-6 Games installed and rarely was on the Internet, so i thought the upgrade would go fast and easy. But since the upgrade (all updates in Windows 8.1 are already done), WMP does not read any MP3...
    • Vamp898
    • Thread
    • extensions flac mp3 tags unknown album unknown artist upgrade windows 7 windows 8.1 wmp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. B

    Windows 7 Windows Media Player in Windows 7 quirks!

    I noticed an annoying quirk in the WMP that came with Windows 7. It does not recognize or store all of my music files, including the CD files that I ripped. When I revert back to my Windows Vista partition, ALL of the music files are there and intact! What the blank is going on? NExt, in...
    • Brad Elias
    • Thread
    • audio files cd ripping compatibility file management file recognition library issues media collection media player microsoft music files music library progress bar software quirks tech support unknown album unknown artist user experience windows 7 windows vista wmp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software